1 00:00:00,600 --> 00:00:05,440 As you begin today's meditation, take note of the blessings in 2 00:00:05,440 --> 00:00:09,040 your life. They don't have to be big 3 00:00:09,040 --> 00:00:12,120 things. It could be something as simple 4 00:00:12,120 --> 00:00:16,560 as the weather. Making time to remember your 5 00:00:16,560 --> 00:00:21,040 blessings reminds you just how blessed you really are. 6 00:00:24,520 --> 00:00:31,040 Go ahead and get comfortable in your position, really allowing 7 00:00:31,040 --> 00:00:41,680 the body to relax and when you feel ready, let your eyes slowly 8 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:50,400 close. Now take a moment to consider 9 00:00:50,400 --> 00:00:55,840 this verse I will sing out in thanks to the Lord. 10 00:00:56,920 --> 00:01:12,290 Praise Him for He has delivered me, and again I will sing out in 11 00:01:12,290 --> 00:01:17,690 thanks to the Lord. Praise Him for He has delivered 12 00:01:17,690 --> 00:01:35,810 me. Bring your attention to any 13 00:01:35,810 --> 00:01:38,490 emotions you're carrying with you. 14 00:01:46,320 --> 00:01:52,720 Not engaging with your feelings, just noticing them. 15 00:02:00,530 --> 00:02:06,850 Almost like you're observing your emotions and then letting 16 00:02:06,850 --> 00:02:15,170 them go. Just like loosening your grip, 17 00:02:16,770 --> 00:02:18,970 you're letting go of those feelings. 18 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:36,440 Let God handle whatever is out of your control. 19 00:02:44,530 --> 00:02:49,970 This is a place of acceptance and safety. 20 00:02:52,530 --> 00:03:08,390 You can always find rest in God. Now begin to notice how your 21 00:03:08,390 --> 00:03:18,520 body feels. When it feels comfortable, begin 22 00:03:18,520 --> 00:03:31,160 to consciously relax the body, scanning down from your head to 23 00:03:31,160 --> 00:03:36,720 your toes. Release any areas of tension in 24 00:03:36,720 --> 00:03:52,280 the body. Surrender all of your stress and 25 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:58,760 all of your responsibilities and just let your mind rest. 26 00:04:12,570 --> 00:04:17,649 You are safe. God is looking out for you. 27 00:04:32,360 --> 00:04:36,280 Now bring your attention to your breath. 28 00:04:42,060 --> 00:04:56,710 Just a soft, easy awareness. Notice what it feels like as air 29 00:04:56,710 --> 00:05:02,230 passes in through the nose and then back out through the mouth. 30 00:05:14,880 --> 00:05:18,520 Let the breath bring life to your body. 31 00:05:32,220 --> 00:05:43,900 Begin to listen to the sound of your breath, listening to the 32 00:05:43,900 --> 00:06:04,760 inhale and the exhale. On the next exhale, allow the 33 00:06:04,760 --> 00:06:08,120 breath to relax and become natural. 34 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:34,240 Allow your breath to bring renewal to your body. 35 00:06:40,530 --> 00:06:45,730 You're making space to notice God's presence in your life. 36 00:06:56,730 --> 00:07:02,410 When it feels comfortable, bring your attention to the heartbeat. 37 00:07:12,320 --> 00:07:17,160 Allow that rhythm and stillness to enter every part of your 38 00:07:17,160 --> 00:07:38,580 body. Feel the presence of God in this 39 00:07:38,580 --> 00:07:47,340 space. Let go of control and rest into 40 00:07:47,340 --> 00:08:04,040 the arms of God. Take this verse with you. 41 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:09,320 I will sing out in thanks to the Lord. 42 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:13,520 Praise Him, for He has delivered me. 43 00:08:25,490 --> 00:08:32,650 Softly begin to bring your awareness back to the body, back 44 00:08:32,650 --> 00:08:35,929 to that feeling of weight in the body. 45 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:43,320 And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes and take a big 46 00:08:43,320 --> 00:08:48,280 deep breath in. Take a moment to check in and 47 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:53,440 notice how you feel. I hope you feel a little more 48 00:08:53,440 --> 00:08:58,440 present. We'll see you again tomorrow for 49 00:08:58,440 --> 00:09:01,760 another day of hope. Take care.